Last update: December 21, 2022, 12:43 PM IST
The 54-year-old has recently released a book titled Andalanatudu, which details the life of his father Haranath.
Padmaja was the wife of popular producer GVG Raju. His elder brother Srinivasa Raju was also a producer.
The year 2022 has been tragic for the Telugu film industry as several famous celebrities breathed their last. Celebrities including Ramesh Babu, Sarath, M Balayya, Tatineni Rama Rao, Krishnam Raju and Krishna died this year. Padmaja Raju, also daughter of famous actor Haranath, died of heart attack on Wednesday.
The 54-year-old has recently released a book titled Andalanatudu, which details the life of his father Haranath. Late superstar Krishna released the book. Before his death, the actor also revealed plans to introduce one of his sons as a producer soon. He said, “Already arrangements are being made in this regard, and another producer from our home will soon come forward and enter the film industry.”
But the news of the actor’s death has sent a wave of sadness in the film industry.
Padmaja was the wife of popular producer GVG Raju. His elder brother Srinivasa Raju was also a producer. Her husband has produced several films including Gokulamu Sita and Tholi Prema starring Pawan Kalyan. He also directed the film Godavari directed by Shekhar Kammula. His father Haranath was known for films like Seetha Rama Kalyanam, Bhishma and Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam.
Several celebrities have expressed their grief and offered their condolences to the actor’s family. Some celebrities have also shared their condolences on social media. Padmaja’s last rites are said to have been performed this morning.
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